partner before applying for a position. Moreover, there must be an equitable
allocation of both routine tasks and interesting ones. In sum, for a position to be job-
shared well, the two individuals must be well-matched and must treat each other as
equals.
Questions 18-22 Complete the notes below for SECTION A. Choose ONE or TWO WORDS from the
section for each answer. Write your answers in boxes 18-22 on your answer sheet.
JOB SHARING Common job sharing areas:
IELTS JOURNAL 173 highly skilled (Example)
... (18) ...
Job sharing requires a greater degree of:
... (19) ...
... (20) ...
Benefits of job sharing over part-time work:
... (21) ...
better conditions
... (22) ...
Questions 23-27 Do the following statements reflect the claims of the writer in Reading Passage 2? In
boxes 23-27 write:
YES if the statement reflects the claims of the writer
NO if the statement contradicts the writer's claims
NOT GIVEN if there is no information about this in the passage
23. The majority of male job sharers are between 20 and 40 years of age.
24. Job sharers have no intention of later resuming full-time work.
25. Employers may allow job sharing to keep or attract good workers.
26. Fewer job sharers are employed in the private sector than in the public sector.
27. Most employees prefer to work under a shared supervisory position.
Question 28 Choose the appropriate letter A-D and write it in box 28 on your answer sheet.
28. What is the main aim of the writer of 'Job Sharing'?
A to encourage employers to allow more job sharing
